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Sohema Rehan is a freelance writer who has a masters in clinical psychology.

Opinion, Speaker's Corner »

[28 Oct 2009 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]
Recession . . .  What Recession?

There is little evidence that the worldwide recession has affected the spending habits of Pakistan’s elite, writes one Karachiite.

Arts & Culture, People, Q & A »

[1 May 2009 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]

“I am sick of crying on TV. People need to lighten up” – Sonia Rehman Qureshi
Sonia Rehman Qureshi, the leading lady of recent television hits Doraha and Mohabbat Karnay Walon Ka Naam, says she was never really interested in acting.  She stepped in to help her friend Rashid Sami, who was directing the Ek Gana [...]

Arts & Culture »

[2 Mar 2009 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]

The portrayal of women in Pakistani television productions is not always sexist. The biggest television hits have revolved around female-centred themes.

Arts & Culture, People, Q & A »

[3 Jan 2009 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]

“If I have dreams, they are not about going to Hollywood or Bollywood or becoming the next Kareena Kapoor” – Nadia Jamil

News & Politics »

[5 Nov 2006 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]
The Aedes Factor

With 33 dead and amplified media coverage across the nation, the dengue fever outbreak has people worried. But with no cure, how do we stop it from becoming a major epidemic?

People, Q & A »

[7 Jan 2006 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]
Interview: Ali Saleem

“I get to have the best of both worlds,” says Ali Saleem.

Fashion, Lifestyle »

[9 Oct 2005 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]
Models in Transition

More and more models are stepping off the catwalk to prove that they are more than just a pretty face.

Lifestyle »

[3 Dec 2004 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]
Dealing with Diabetes

Improper nutrition and a lack of physical exercise are the leading causes of diabetes – the silent killer.

Arts & Culture, People, Q & A »

[7 Jun 2003 | Comments Off | Sohema Rehan]
Interview: Moeen Akhtar

“Today, every artist believes he is a superstar,” says Moeen Akhtar.